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CLA-76

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Waves CLA-76
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The Key to Hard-Hitting Dynamic Mixes

Unlike the smooth sound of optical control-based compressors, the CLA-76 models the ultra-fast response, and tube-like distortion, of FET control circuitry. This plugin models two CLA-76s, based on hand-picked hardware that represents the best of the many revisions that were produced.

Tight, aggressive, and with a big, bold character, the CLA-76 is a favorite of acclaimed mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge. We modeled his two most-prized hardware units, “Bluey” and “Blacky,” both perfectly maintained in his studio—so you can have their sound in your mixes.

  • Attack and release times track drum dynamics perfectly
  • Exclusive ALL ratio mode delivers explosive compression sound
  • Modeled preamp distortion gives that extra-aggressive edge
  • Super-fast attack time keeps transients under control
  • “Blacky” and “Bluey” models let you choose the ideal tonal color
  • Leveling-amp design gives consistent control for vocals
  • Presets created by Grammy-winning mixer Chris Lord-Alge
  • Zero latency for both studio and live mixing
  • Mix control for easy parallel compression
  • Trim control for quick level adjustment

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Serban Ghenea Mixes - all ITB?

...de-esser (used sibilance plugin with mix deharsh preset but with fast attack n release) 3)C6 ...Ctrl at 1500 and 800 4) Cla 76 black fast release 5) cla2a with high band all the way to left 6) pro mb high band ctrl with fast atck 7) Bessel lpf at 16k Bumpkin smiley

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...or type in values and set it the way I want. No hunting for functions or hidden settings. Waves CLA-76: the first thing I try on vocals. Blacky, 4:1 and hit about -3dB compression generally. Bluey, 4:1 and -10dB compression for in your face. Waves Renaissance DeEsser: Another old friend. Frequency 5500, hit...

Serban Ghenea Mixes - all ITB?

...five most common compressors you use in your mixes and what feeling each one serves in your opinion, for example: 1. CLA76 - Aggression and hardness. 2. MH in MIO mode - Smoothing... I'm just giving an example of course, I would be happy to get your opinion, and again, thank you for everything!

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